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Bring your dog on a St. Louis Wheel ride next week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - With the dog days of summer in full swing, the St. Louis Wheel is offering a rare opportunity to bring your dog on a Ferris wheel ride. Union Station will host an event called "Dog Day on the St. Louis Wheel" next week. Pet owners can bring their furry friends on a ride from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28. The dog rides were initially scheduled to take place Thursday, but the event has been pushed back due to the ongoing heat wave. Jay-Z stops by the Pulitzer before Beyoncé’s St. Louis show Monday will mark the second time that the St. Louis Wheel has allowed dogs on their rides, also offering the opportunity last March. This year's event comes in celebration of National Dog Month. Organizers plan to set up water bowls for pets near the wheel. All dogs will be required to enter and exit the wheel, plus walk around the Union Station plaza grounds, on a leash. Anyone looking to ride with their dog will need to purchase a general ride ticket. For more information ...

New French-stlye bistro opens at the Missouri History Museum

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS — There's a new restaurant at the Missouri History Museum. A ribbon-cutting is being held today for a new fast-casual restaurant called The Key Bistro serving French-style cuisine.Tuesday through Thursday, full-service dining is available at The Key Bistro from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and quick-service dining is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays for breakfast.Chef Kevin Green and Restaurant operator Pierre Chambrin Jr. are running new restaurant. His father, Pierre Chambrin Sr., was a cook at the White House and the St. Louis Club.Chambrin Jr.'s father's new menu is a tribute to a celebration of St. Louis’ rich French history. Chambrin Jr. has worked in high-end restaurants and lived in St. Louis all his life, so he brings both of those things to The Key Bistro.Diners can order a charcuterie board, baked brie, quiche, creme brulee, or a bistro burger at the counter or from their seat. Th...

Randy Gradishar announced as Hall of Fame finalist, putting ex-Broncos linebacker on doorstep of Canton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

Randy Gradishar is on the doorstep of Canton — again.On Wednesday, the former Broncos linebacker and centerpiece of the Orange Crush defense was announced as one of three Seniors Committee finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024.He will need the full voting group to induct him in a meeting likely to occur in early 2024, but more often than not that final step is mere formality. Gradishar is not up against the modern-era candidates for the Hall, so the vote is yes or no on his induction alone.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Keeler: How Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin ran from homelessness to NFL heroics: “I don’t want to live life with any regrets.” Denver Broncos | Broncos TE Adam Trautman wants to make an impact in a multitude of ways Denver Broncos | Broncos get S Justin Simmons, RT Mike McGlinchey and several starters back to practice Tuesday Denver Broncos | Broncos place W...

Killing of business owner over pride flag shocks LGBTQ community, Cedar Glen residents

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

Colorful flower bouquets threaded through the door handles, handwritten cards, and rainbow pride flags hanging in the awnings — this has been the scene for several days outside the Mag.Pi clothing store in Cedar Glen, a mountain community bordering Lake Arrowhead.Locals, members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies are mourning the death of the business owner, whom officials say was shot during a dispute over a pride flag hanging outside her shop.On Friday, Aug. 18, Laura Ann “Lauri” Carleton, 66, confronted Travis Ikeguchi, 27, of Cedar Glen, outside of the store, San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials said. According to witnesses, Ikeguchi tore down the pride flag hanging outside the shop, and Carleton confronted Ikeguchi in the street. During the conflict, Ikeguchi reportedly shouted homophobic slurs before shooting Carleton, and fled on foot. Carleton died at the scene, police said.San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies who responded to multiple 911 calls located Ikeguchi abo...

WGA shut down AMPTP proposal hours after it was made public

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

While SAG-AFTRA and WGA members took to the picket lines of the Disney Studios on Tuesday, more talks resumed between writers and producers.In an undisclosed location, actual studio executives met face-to-face with the WGA's negotiating committee. Among them were David Zaslav of Warner Bros. Discover, Robert Iger of Disney and Ted Sarandos of Netflix. The big wigs were hoping to end the stalemate by telling the writers to end the strike and offered what they thought was a good deal and kind of their final offer. The talk was under an agreed news blackout, so it's unclear what exactly happened inside that meeting. Members of the Writers Guild of America, WGA picket outside CBS Television City in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles on May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)However, about 20 minutes afterward the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers sent out a press release with details of their Aug. 11 proposal to writers. "This new package substantially improves up...

1 Killed in Multi-Car Accident on Interstate 15 [San Diego, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Auto Collision near Mira Mesa BoulevardSAN DIEGO, CA (August 23, 2023) – Saturday morning, one victim was killed in a multi-car accident on Interstate 15.Authorities responded to the scene around 4:30 a.m., on the southbound lanes of the freeway just north of Mira Mesa Boulevard.At this time, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear. However, reports indicate that a Toyota Rav4 and a Scion collided.In addition, offices pronounced one victim dead at the scene. Although, police have not yet released their identity.Emergency crews closed off the southbound lanes of the freeway during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, more details will be provided.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when losing a loved one in a car accident. R...

David Holtslander Killed in Pedestrian Accident on East Flamingo Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

Man, Dog Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision near South Pecos RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (August 23, 2023) – Tuesday morning, a pedestrian accident at East Flamingo Road claimed the life of David Holtslander.The incident happened around 3:50 a.m., along the intersection of East Flamingo Road and South Pecos Road on August 15th.Officers say a man was walking with his dog when the dog ran into the street and he chased after it. There, the driver of a 2023 Nissan Kicks struck the man and his dog.Medics arrived and transported 58-year-old Holtslander to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. In addition, the dog did not survive the collision.Meanwhile, the Nissan driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.Following preliminary duties, police do not believe that drugs or alcohol played a factor. At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during t...

Maria Suarez Jimenez, Rosa Marie Suarez, 3 Others Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 154 [Santa Barbara, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

Car Collision near San Antonio Creek Road Left Florida Man Dead, 5 Others HospitalizedSANTA BARBARA, CA (August 23, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a car crash on Highway 154 left Maria Suarez Jimenez, Rosa Marie Suarez, and three other people with injuries.The collision happened around 1:24 a.m. near San Antonio Creek Road, located on the Santa Barbara side of Highway 154.Based on the initial investigation, a 2020 Nissan Altima crossed the double yellow lines while traveling west for unknown reasons. As a result, the Nissan collided head-on with a 2016 Infiniti QX60 going in the opposite lane.The first responders declared the sole occupants of the Nissan dead at the scene. At this time, he was only identified as a 22-year-old man from South Jacksonville, Florida.Meanwhile, paramedics rushed Infiniti driver, –57-year-old Maria Suarez Jimenez of Oxnard– to a hospital for major injuries. They transported all four remaining occupants of Jimenez to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital w...

Bay Area arts: 11 cool festivals and shows to take in this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

From a new “Soul Train” musical to a gaggle of fairs and festivals and a symphony of animals sounds, there is a lot of great stuff to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond. Here’s a partial roundup.Broadway-bound ‘Hippest Trip’ gets hopping.As the story goes, radio DJ and music impresario Don Cornelius was irate at the lack of Black music artists on television in the late 1960s. So he decided to do something about it. The result was “Soul Train,” a sort of “American Grandstand” for the mostly Black fans of contemporary soul and R&B music, which debuted on TV in 1971 and became one of the most successful shows in broadcast history, while changing the American pop culture landscape forever.The story behind “Soul Train,” the impact it made by introducing African American music to mainstream America and the personalities and stars it created is covered in a world premiere musical, “Hippest Trip R...

Three wounded by shooting during 50-block chase from Richmond to El Cerrito

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:51 GMT

Three people were expected to recover after being shot by suspects in a vehicle that fired gunshots at them over the course of 50 blocks in Richmond and El Cerrito, police said.The approximately 10-minute drama started Sunday about 10:10 p.m., according to a statement from El Cerrito police. The three gunshot victims all went by ambulance to a hospital; police said they will recover.El Cerrito police said they are asking residents and businesses on Macdonald Avenue to review their surveillance cameras for any potential clues. They also asked residents on Mono Avenue to do the same thing and emphasized those cameras may have picked up a vehicle fleeing from the area.Police said the vehicle with the suspects was described as a black four-door crossover sedan.According to police, the suspects were in that vehicle and began chasing the victims, who also were in a vehicle. That chase started near the intersection of Macdonald Avenue and 1st Street in Richmond and went east for at least 5...